More - Richard Daley Quotes

What is inherently wrong with the word 'politician' if the fellow has devoted his life to holding public office and trying to do something for his people?

Richard Daley

 American Politician Elections

Look at our Lords disciples. One denied Him; one doubted Him; one betrayed Him. If our Lord couldn't have perfection, how are you going to have it in city government?

Richard Daley

 American Politician Betrayal

No poll can equal the day-to-day visits of the men and women of the Democratic Party.

Richard Daley

 American Politician

No poll can equal the day-to-day visits of the men and women of the Democratic Party.

Richard Daley

 American Politician

Things like this, you get embarrassed. Things like this, when it happens, you get mad. Things like this, you get disappointed, but then you do something about it. And I have challenges in my life, personal and publicly, and I will overcome these challenges. And whether it deals with corruption in this thing or any other issue, I just want to make this city the best city,

Richard Daley

 

It would be incomplete for the city's proposal to deal with air congestion and not traffic congestion on the ground, ... That's why this proposal, which we hope will generate much public comment, also addresses the problem on streets in and around O'Hare.

Richard Daley

 

We shall reach greater and greater platitudes of achievment.

Richard Daley

 American Politician

Sure, I think everybody's nervous, ... Overall, look where the team was. No one expected them to be in first place. They underestimated the team, underestimated [Sox manager] Ozzie [Guillen], and underestimated all the ballplayers. Look where they are.

Richard Daley

 

I wish I had a broom, ... That would have been great. `Mayor hangs over balcony with a broom,' that would have been great. I thought of that when I left, darn it. I should have had a broom.

Richard Daley

 

The policeman isn't there to create disorder; the policeman is there to preserve disorder.

Richard Daley

 American Politician